Nevada transfers motorcycle endorsements and Class M licenses from most other states. If you are moving to Nevada and are currently licensed in the U.S., see our New Resident Guide.
Nevada issues a Class M driver license rather than an endorsement. Both your Class A, B or C and Class M are listed on one license. See License Classes.
How To Add Class M to Your Existing Nevada License.
You may either complete an approved course or take the DMV motorcycle written and skills tests.
Riders under 18 must also comply with all of the Nevada Teen Driving requirements on age, holding a permit, etc.
Take The Course - Courses in Nevada are sponsored by the Nevada Rider program of the Office of Traffic Safety. A motorcycle is provided and no instruction permit is necessary.
Carson City Western Nevada Community College (775) 887-3113
Las Vegas Community College of Southern Nevada (702) 651-5790
Reno Truckee Meadows Community College (775) 829-9010
Rural Nevada Rider (course registration online) (800) 889-8779 or
(775) 687-4321
Upon completion, you may bring the Certification of Completion and your existing Nevada license to a DMV Full Service Office to have your new license issued. You may wish to complete a Driver License Application (DLD-1) in advance. If you are under 18, you must have a parent or guardian sign the financial responsibility statement on the application in person at the DMV.
Courses must meet the Motorcycle Operator Skills Test (MOST) standard from the Motorcycle Safety Foundation.
Take The Tests - If you choose to take the knowledge (written) and skills (driving) tests, you should first apply in person and take the knowledge test at a DMV Full Service Office. Be sure to bring your existing Nevada license. See our Forms Room for a Driver License Application.
It is your choice whether to obtain a Motorcycle Instruction Permit. If you do not, you may not ride a motorcycle until you have completed the skills test. A licensed motorcycle operator will have to ride the cycle to the DMV for your skills test.
If you obtain an instruction permit, you may ride a motorcycle only under the direct visual supervision of a licensed motorcycle operator who is on a motorcycle, is at least 21 years old and has held a motorcycle license for at least one year. You may ride in daylight hours only. You may not carry passengers or drive on freeways or other high-speed roads.
You must pass the knowledge test before you may schedule a skills test. Knowledge tests are administered on a walk-in basis. Skills tests are given by appointment. Not all DMV offices offer motorcycle skills tests. Please ask about locations after you have completed the knowledge test. Call us to schedule a skills test:
Las Vegas area 486-4368 ext. 3
Reno/Sparks 684-3500
Carson City 684-4861
Elsewhere in Nevada See Driver License Testing
The examiner will perform a safety inspection on your motorcycle and check the registration and insurance. You do not have to use your own motorcycle.
Note: If you take the test on a motorcycle of less than 90cc, your license will be restricted to 90cc or less (Restriction U). If you take the test on a moped of less than 50cc, your license will be restricted to 50cc or less (Restriction Z).
Upon successful completion of the skills test, you will have your picture taken and your new license will be issued at the DMV office
More Information can be found via the Nevada DMV website:
Nevada DMV
